Coast Guard completes safety risk analysis for vessels transiting through Chicago’s electric fish barrier
CLEVELAND — A study by the Coast Guard’s Research and Development Center concluded that the current rules governing vessel traffic across Chicago’s electric fish dispersal barrier effectively address the risks posed by the barrier’s electrified waters, the Coast Guard announced, Tuesday.
Coast Guard regulations prescribe operating rules and guidance for commercial and recreational mariners...
Coast Guard announces temporary vessel traffic restrictions on Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal
CHICAGO – The Coast Guard has announced temporary waterway restrictions for vessel traffic on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal Nov. 3 – 5.
These vessel traffic restrictions are necessary for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue construction of the electric dispersal barrier in effort to prevent the passage of Asian carp into the Great Lakes.
To support these actions, the U.S. Coast Guard...
Coast Guard announces temporary vessel traffic restrictions on Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal
CHICAGO – The Coast Guard announces temporary waterway restrictions for vessel traffic on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal Oct. 19-21.
These vessel traffic restrictions are necessary to facilitate fish sampling by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in their efforts to prevent the passage of Asian carp into the Great Lakes.
These temporary restrictions to vessel traffic will allow the...
